Literature

            Early Thai literature was primarily concerned with religion and until the mid-19^th century was in verse form. Thai verse was writen exclusively by the aristocracy or royalty, the only educated classes able to do so. The tradition of authorship by kings can be seen in all periods of the country’s history, from Sukhothai up to Bangkok, Two Chakri monarchs, King Rama II (1809-1824) and King Rama VI (1910-1925), were distinguished poets and stalwart patrons of Thai arts.